It’s a dream come true,” is how Quincy ‘Ego’ Lacon described his successful defence of his Calypso Monarch title last month. Ego said that he had always ...
Her landmark book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” was among the first 20th-century autobiographies of a Black woman to reach a wide readership.
THERE are some children who love to sing.And then there are children who understand why they are singing.At just 11 years old ...
Government minister and six-time National Carnival Monarch Konris Maynard delivered a musical message of Caribbean unity on ...
has been dancing to music and singing along with his mother’s gospel songs. Beginning his music journey in school, Raywaram’s talent garnered attention from his community and school while he was still ...
ABC News’ Morgan Norwood goes behind the scenes of calypso music with singer Kes Dieffenthaller to learn more about the genre and how it’s making waves in unexpected places.
The Carolina Chocolate Drops cellist finds modern social and political issues in a 1930s calypso song. Watch the video premiere. "It feels like everyone's in a pressure cooker in this country," says ...
Controversy followed the results of Calypso Fiesta 2026 on Saturday night at Skinner Park, San Fernando, after several calypsonians with strong political and social commentary failed to advance to the ...
Under the blistering midday sun at Skinner Park, San Fernando, calypso lovers sent a clear and defiant message yesterday that picong, political commentary and fearless social criticism were the ...
In a couple of weeks, Armand Hammer and the Alchemist will follow their excellent 2021 album Haram with Mercy, their second collaborative LP. Mercy includes collaborations with some of Armand Hammer's ...
The year 1962 was an interesting one for rock music, as well as R&B and folk. So much was going on culturally, and rock music was steadily evolving into something different from classic rock and roll.
For the opener of the series' third season Danny welcomes singer Harry Belafonte and Greek singer Nana Mouskouri. Harry teaches Danny how to sing with an ethnic flavor and the two men sing a calypso ...